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Diakonia is a Swedish non – governmental organization, created over 40 years ago by six Christian denominations in response to emergencies in different parts of the world.

Diakonia’s vision is for every human being to live a dignified existence in a just and sustainable world, and the mission is to change unfair political, economic and social structures that generate poverty, oppression and violence.

Diakonia aims to achieve these goals through long term support to civil society organizations in 40 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America.

The organization’s Head Office is located in Stockholm, Sweden.

Diakonia Sweden seeks to recruit a Programme Officer to provide programme support in respect to two regional programmes – Lake Victoria Rights Programme and African Economic Justice Programme at the Regional Office based in Nairobi, Kenya.

We are looking for an individual with excellent communication skills and proven experience in coordination and support of partner organizations in various programme issues in a busy multicultural Non Governmental Organization.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Implementation of programme activity plan

Provide overall support to partner organizations including Diakonia on thematic areas (such as human rights, social economic justice, etc)

Effective communication skills and must be fluent in both oral and written English.

(d) Relevant Work Experience

A minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience in development work preferably in an international NGO set up directly related to program management.

Duration: 2 years contract with possibility of extension depending on funding.

Application letter indicating a brief statement why you qualify for the job accompanied with a detailed CV and names of at least three (3) professional referees, daytime telephone contact, and current and expected monthly remunerations (monthly gross salary and cash benefits) to reach the address below before the close of business on 22nd July 2012. (Please do not attach certificates and testimonials at this point).

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Diakonia is a Swedish non – governmental organization, created over 40 years ago by six Christian denominations in response to emergencies in different parts of the world.

Diakonia’s vision is for every human being to live a dignified existence in a just and sustainable world, and the mission is to change unfair political, economic and social structures that generate poverty, oppression and violence.

Diakonia aims to achieve these goals through long term support to civil society organizations in 40 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America.

The organization’s Head Office is located in Stockholm, Sweden.

Diakonia Sweden seeks to recruit a Programme Officer to provide programme support in respect to two regional programmes – Lake Victoria Rights Programme and African Economic Justice Programme at the Regional Office based in Nairobi, Kenya.

We are looking for an individual with excellent communication skills and proven experience in coordination and support of partner organizations in various programme issues in a busy multicultural Non Governmental Organization.